Universal structural element
US7340868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/0247
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials and can be recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner, can be used and applied universally, enables a monolithic type of construction using similar connectors (5) for connecting similar structural elements together and with other elements at low assembly cost and allows disassembly or reconstruction work to be conducted in a straightforward and non-destructive manner, meets high static requirements and can preferably be standardized in modular dimensions. In accordance with the invention, a universal structural element (1) in the form of a profile body, having preferably a substantially square cross-section, comprises on all longitudinal sides undercut grooves (2) that are connected on the end sides (3) by means of intersecting undercut grooves (4) with preferably the same cross-section.
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